Admission of Evidence
/ədˌmɪʃən əv ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The judicial process or ruling allowing evidence to be presented in court during a trial or hearing.
The judge's admission of evidence was crucial to the prosecution's case.
- (n.) The act of formally accepting or acknowledging certain facts or documents as true or legally valid during litigation.
The admission of evidence included the defendant’s signed contract.
Forms
- admission of evidence
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Commentary
Admission of evidence is subject to strict procedural rules governing relevance and admissibility to ensure fairness and reliability in judicial proceedings.
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